[Tango-L] Tango A La Turca

[David Liu]

Keith,

I don't think that, by definition, Argentine instructors are better than
non-Argentine instructors.

Rather, instructors who are invited to teach from another country typically
cost more (because of the airfare).  Also, they have to be just plain better
than average to get the invitation in the first place.

It is this phenomena which I believe you see.  There are plenty of bad
dancers everywhere (Argentina included).  Similarly with instructors
(although it is probably more competative there -- but that is more an issue
of sales ability).

Best,
David

On 10/9/06, Keith <keith at tangohk.com> wrote:
>
> Metin Yazir wrote:
>
> "21 teachers, one amazing festival: TANGO A LA TURCA
> December 1-3, New York '06
>
> Metin
> Murat & Michelle (NY)
> Bulent & Marika (Montreal)
> Somer & Agape (Chicago)
> Eray & Martina (Boston)
> Doruk & Erin (NY)
> Jason & Gulden (Durham)
> Burak & Maria (Chicago)
> Alkan & Sanem (DC)
> Semiral & Gonca (Vancouver & NY)
> Jak & Elena (NY)"
>
> End Quote.
>
> Why would anyone want to attend a Tango Festival that doesn't feature
> Argentinean instructors? Is this common in the US? From my experience,
> non-Argentines pale in comparison with the 'real thing'.
>
> Keith
>
>
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